jaybeece Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Patch was a sweet little jack russell who had a hard life. When she was 6 or 7 her owners bought a new dog that didn't like her so they decided to shoot her. My auntie stepped in and said she'd take her instead so she went to live with her pack of terriers on a farm. That wasn't a good a good time for her as they picked on her until she hid under the house. Then she went to live with my grandma to keep her company as they both needed a gentle companion. When grandma had a fall and had to spend months in rehab Patch came to live with my parents which is where she stayed. She was very afraid of people touching her back and would growl and bite if anyone did. After a few months the family could pat her anywhere and a couple of years later she was happy to be loved by anyone. She had a lot of awful teeth that had to be pulled out, half an underbite and runny eyes that the vet couldn't figure out. But she was very cute in her own way. She lived with Basil the collie and Sybil the deerhound until first Basil and then Sybil passed away due to old age at 16 and 14. Then she welcomed a male JRT called Jack and shortly afterwards another JRT called Max who she was happy to snuggle with in front of the heater on cold nights. The homestay students adored her and gave her a lot of cuddles. She became mum's shadow around the house when her eyesight failed, but was still happy to totter along on walks with the boys as long as she could smell and (just) hear them. Even when her back legs started to fail she soldiered on and every time mum decided it was time for that final vet visit, she'd wolf down her dinner, actually break out into a run on a walk or spend a lazy evening snoozing in front of the heater and mum knew it wasn't quite time yet as she was still enjoying life. She sat up on 2 different nights nursing her in her arms, certain she would be gone soon and each time little Patchy was up and hungry for breakfast the next day. Patchy spent the last 10 years of her life adored by everyone around her and loving life until she passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning at the grand old age of 18. Basil, Sybil, Patch and dad Winter terrier pile, Max, Patch, Jack Fender the foster, Jack and Patch RIP little Patchy, we all hope you're now chasing Sybil in the clouds somewhere now, letting her know who's boss of doggy heaven Your gentle presence will be missed by a lot of people. Edited November 16, 2009 by jaybeece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 RIP Patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 what a wonderful tribute RIP Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigie bear Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Oh I'm in tears! RIP Patch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks guys, it's always hard when they go and the oldies are always so special I'm just so glad that she got her happy ending with my parents after having such a hard time early on. I know I'm biased cos they're my parents, but any dog who ends up in their care is very lucky. They've taken in a lot of unloved dogs over the years and given them a long and happy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Goodnight old lady You did your family proud and they will keep a piece of you in their heart forever. Run free little girl. Rest easy. You will be dearly missed. Edited November 16, 2009 by baifra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What a sweet face. You are blessed to have known her jaybeece. Sleep peacefully old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YappyLittleDawg Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thank heavens for your auntie! And wasn't Patch lucky to have found such a wonderful family as yours obviously is. 18 years - a wonderful innings, old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What a lovely story, tears in my eyes. Dear little Patch, RIP sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Oh so little and tender and sweet. RIP Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutt lover Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 R.I.P. Patch. What a lucky little dog to have found you and your family and what a lovely tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What a lovely tribute to a sweet little old girl R I P Patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What a beautiful story. R.I.P. Another Angel you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 What a gorgeous little face! So glad she got to choose her own time.. sounds as though she was determined to. RIP Patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longclaw Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 What a lucky little dog It always warms my heart to hear of people like your family jaybeece. The oldies ARE very special, aren't they. So sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks all What a gorgeous little face! So glad she got to choose her own time.. sounds as though she was determined to. RIP Patch. I think you're right! She always was a determined little trooper, wouldn't surprise me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdog Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Lovely story. Rest peacefully Patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crits'N'Bits Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 jacks certainly have a way of worming their way into your heart, dont they what a lovely little girl she was ... RIP little lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Lovely tribute. Run free Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 RIP Patch Run free lovely lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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